Never Been Nobody's Baby

And I said I'd never be Nobody's Fool,

Never let nobody make a fool outta me.

And I'm not.

But I'm Nobody's Baby neither.

Author's Note

This is a different tone and style from me, a completely different sort of word usage, as well.

Reviews

[Rita L. Sev]

A simple yet strong statement; reminds me of my father-in-law. When my husband and I were dating, his father called me "Little Girl" - it drove me crazy. Not sure if my then-boyfriend said anything, but it stopped by the time we were married... those monikers matter...

[Diana]

I know what you mean. A guy I was dating called me "kiddo" once. I wasn't a fan. Yes, the monikers, and even lack thereof, do matter.

[wordman]

ahh you gotta be somebodys baby even if it`s mom and dad

[Diana]

I see your point, but that is not the same.

[wordman]

well I`m sure the right one will come along soon

[Lyn Anderson]

I like the strength and determination, and intentional misuse on n's which serves to punctuate the piece.

[Diana]

Thank you. It is quite brash. Well-noted.

[JC]

it seems like a song to me, anthem-ic and strong, powerful...

[Diana]

Yes, I can see this one being song-like. Very true. I think it works as song and poem.

[Sami Khalil]

I do like the idea of freedom and never being nobody's fool or baby. You are though somebody's poet...Bravo...............

[Diana]

Thanks, Sami.

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome...:).......

[jacob erin-cilberto]

the colloquial works here, enhances the attitude of the words...

the double negatives...not nobody's baby neither.

never been, never gonna be.

[Diana]

Thanks for commenting on the nuances. That's one of the incredible things about this site, observing others grow and evolve, as writers and fellow human beings...